Crime Rate in Van: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Van

The total recorded crimes in Van, Caerphilly, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Van crime rate of 4.94 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Van, encompassing approximately 11,135 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Van Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Buxton Court with total crimes: 6
  • Attlee Court with total crimes: 6

How safe is Van?

To understand the safety of Van, we need to analyze Van crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Van reported a higher crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 791 crimes compared to 699. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Van witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

    • In 2023, Van had fewer crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 575 crimes compared to 598. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Van recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Caerphilly, Van has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Van Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Van has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 4.94 ranking 16th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Van crimes were 791. The crime rate of Van in 2024 was 71.03 (year) or 5.92 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Van were around 575 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.64 (year) or 4.30 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Van)CrimesRank (Van)CrimesRank (Van)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed129 21,362 21,358 1
Blackwood144 11,417 11,169 2
Penyrheol106 31,103 4949 3
Crumlin71 71,174 3803 6
St Cattwg70 8898 8871 4
St Martins90 41,008 5730 8
Morgan Jones80 51,003 6847 5
Twyn Carno77 6675 18679 10
Cefn Fforest and Pengam59 12937 7763 7
Risca West38 21780 10697 9
Moriah and Pontlottyn67 9658 19597 16
Bedwas and Trethomas63 10643 21579 17
New Tredegar42 19657 20670 11
Maesycwmmer30 26771 11630 13
Pontllanfraith61 11697 14631 12
Ystrad Mynach52 18761 12627 14
Risca East31 25718 13557 19
Hengoed58 13687 17626 15
Aber Valley58 14688 16515 21
Newbridge57 15693 15523 20
Abercarn53 17564 22473 22
Llanbradach42 20462 23413 23
Machen and Rudry38 22431 24410 24
Penmaen36 23313 28303 27
Ynysddu35 24402 25332 26
Crosskeys17 29347 27342 25
Nelson22 27394 26296 28
Argoed21 28264 29211 29
Gilfach15 31157 31190 30
Darran Valley15 30213 30167 31

Van Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20258
March 202511
January 20251
December 20243
November 202410
October 202413
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 20245
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20258
January 20251
December 20245
November 202415
October 20247
September 202410
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202518
March 202521
January 202524
December 202428
November 202419
October 202419
September 202432
August 202424
July 202440
June 202450
May 202418

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20249
October 20248
September 20247
August 20243
July 20248
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243
July 202411
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
October 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Van in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Van postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Buxton Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Attlee Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Coed Cae (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Greenwood Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Dol Fran (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Vanfield Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dol Yr Eos (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Coed Main (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Lon Yr Odyn (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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